Under the direction of chef Janet
Abrahamson, Creekside
serves American-style
artisan pizza (vegan
and gluten-free options
available) and organic
salads, along with an
extensive selection of
craft beer on tap and
Northern California
wines. There’s a daily
happy hour, a big-screen
TV and a banquet room
available by reservation. 638 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.785.4450,
creeksidesa.com

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CUCINA SAItalian

Owners Donna
Seymour and Kevin
Hansmeyer renovated this cozy space,
formerly Cucina
Restaurant and Wine
Bar, and reopened it as
Cucina Sa in December

2015. Homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas
and Italian wines are
on the menu, a large
part of it vegetarian and
gluten-free-friendly.

510 San Anselmo Ave,

415.454.2942,
cucina-sa.com

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FARM BURGER

American The award-winning burgers here
are made from 100
percent grass-fed beef
that is dry-aged, ground
fresh and cooked to
order. Other dishes
include seasonal salads,
hand-cut French fries
and a diverse selection
of daily specials. 882
Sir Francis Drake Blvd,
415.785.4802,
farmburger.net
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L’APPART RESTO
French Savor a range
of French and local
favorites or a $36
three-course prix fixe
menu in an energetic
yet sophisticated setting. There’s live music
on Thursdays; dinner
Monday to Saturday;
lunch and brunch
Friday to Sunday.
636 San Anselmo Ave,
415.256.9884,
lappartresto.com
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MADCAPCalifornian

Chef Ron Siegel has
opened his first solo
venture in a contemporary art-filled space
with an urban edge. The
vegetable-centric menu
incorporates seafood
and local ingredients,
fusing California and
Japanese cuisines in
colorful dishes that
are bold, balanced
and bright. 198 Sir
Francis Drake Blvd,

FLATIRONAmerican
The remodeled Flatiron
is where refined
American bar food lives
happily in its ideal environment — with a bevy
of craft beers. Owned
by the Strickers, a
husband-and-wife duo,
this polished sports bar
serves noshes like chili
lime cauliflower, classic
sandwiches, and truffle
and waffle fries in a
space that also features
classic arcade games.
724 B St, 415.453.4318,
flatironsanrafael.com
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LA TOSCANA
RISTORANTE & BAR
Italian Family owned
and operated since
1985, La Toscana has
completed an extensive
interior and exterior
renovation, transforming an already popular
San Rafael gathering
spot into a place for any
occasion. The menu
features classics like
gnocchi and carbonara
and an ample selection
of wine. 3751 Redwood
Highway, 415.492.9100,
ristorante
latoscana.com
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LE COMPTOIRFrench
The owners of San
Francisco’s Gamine
have opened their second restaurant, this
time in the heart of
San Rafael. The bistro
serves up traditional
French favorites like
beef cheeks bourguignon and onion soup
gratinée in a chic and
cozy setting. If you’re
planning to go, call
ahead. 1301 Fourth St,
415.454.5454,
lecomptoirsr.com
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• LAVIER CUSINE
Mexican Free-range
meat and fresh seafood
are the focus at this all-organic eatery run by
Gabriela and her husband Guillermo, who
hails from Yucatán.
Try the popular puffy
fish tacos with slaw and
black beans. 1025 C St,
415.295.7990,
lavierlatinfusion.com
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